Experimental Methods in Tribology (FSI-9EXT)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Ivan Křupka, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The main aim is to provide basic knowledge of the experimental methods in the field of tribology with respect to the topic of PhD thesis.
Learning outcomes and competences:
- The ability to identify the key problems for experimental validation of tribological problems
- The ability to select proper experimental metods with respect to the specific problems in the field of tribology
- The ability to present the obtained results in review scientific paper
Prerequisites:
Knowledge from general courses on mechanics, machine elements, materials technology and surface engineering.
Course contents:
The overall aim of this course is to provide students with a general and useful introduction to the tribological testing, with particular emphasis on the study of elastohydrodynamic (EHD) lubrication. The course covers range from the basic technology of experimental tribometers, to the theory of friction and wear testing.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
The evaluation of students is based on a research review paper discussing some aspect of EHD and tribology theory and research. This paper should be approximately 10 pages long.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Absence from lessons may be compensated for according to instructions of the teacher.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  10 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture - Tribometers for Studies of EHD Lubrication
- Measurement of Friction and Wear
- Control of the Test Environment
- Characterization of Test Specimens
- Optical Microscopy of Worn Surfaces
- Noncontact Surface Roughness Measurement
- Sample Preparation and Execution of Tests
- Surface Micrography and Analysis
- Lubricant and Process Fluid Analysis
Literature - fundamental:
1. Stachowiak, G. W.,  Batchelor, A. W.,  Stachowiak, G. B. Experimental Methods in Tribology. 1st edition. Amsterdam: Elsevier B.V., 2004, 354 p. ISBN 0-444-51589-5.
2. Gohar, R. Experimental Methods in Elastohydrodynamic. In Elastohydrodynamics. 2nd edition. London: Imperial College Press, 2001. Chapter 10, pp. 313-340 ISBN 1-86094-170-2.
Literature - recommended:
1. Dowson, D. History of Tribology. 1st edition. London: Professional Engineering Publishing, 1998, 768 p. ISBN 1-86058-070-X.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
D-KPI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W
D-KPI-K combined study --- no specialisation -- DrEx 0 Recommended course 3 1 W